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Abhinav Keswani

Exploring the intersection of culture & technology, altruism & capitalism.

Christchurch

4+ years of work experience

Carespective
Apr 20263 mosPresent

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

As Co-Founder of this early stage startup, I have a diverse range of responsibilities. This draws on all my prior experiences. Strategy, culture, people experience, growth & business development, product & technology, barista, persistence, Dad jokes.
Canterbury Museum
Jun 20233 yrs 1 moPresent

Ōtautahi Christchurch New Zealand

- In service of the people of Waitaha Canterbury, as we work to deliver a world-class facility for the taonga (treasures) we care for and a place to tell the stories of our region and the people who live here. - Supporting the Tumuaki | Director and Executive Leadership Team on Digital Innovation & Technology Strategy - This is a fractional advisory role, with numerous focus areas: resilient and performant systems, system integration, data architecture, cybersecurity, growing a high performing technology team, automation | workflow | efficiency & efficacy, product mindset & development, new/emerging technologies ... all in service of the long term evolution of the Museum and the New Visitor Experience programme of work.
Clothed in Love
Jul 20232 yrs 11 mosMay 2026

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Career Break
May 20221 yr 2 mosJun 2023

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Taking a long break to focus on my health, in a complete and carefully considered way. I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to do this, and am filled with gratitude for the amazing people I have met in my journey thus far 🙏🏽
Uncommon Purpose
Apr 20222 mosMay 2022

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Traction on Demand was acquired by Salesforce, after which I was fortunate to join Uncommon Purpose in a technology executive role. Joined by numerous former Traction on Demand (and former Trineo) teammates, we set out to establish this exciting new organisation. Having struggled with my health, I chose to press pause and bring my full focus to healing up. A challenging and good decision.

Education

UNSW

Masters, Computer Science

UNSW

19982 yrs2000
UNSW

Bachelor of Science, Zoology

UNSW

19942 yrs1996

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Headline

Exploring the intersection of culture & technology, altruism & capitalism.

About

Since 1999, I have built and managed digital systems, apps, architectures, businesses with the honour of working with some amazing people across the globe in these ventures. I firmly believe that people matter most, that great relationships yield the most long term value, and underpin a team's chances of achieving any objective. Further to this, I stand by the fact that every business leader has always had a responsibility to make good decisions by our planet, customers, employees, communities, shareholders. Personally, I focus on family, friends, food, music, environmentalism, local & global community service, long term thinking and mountain stoke on a bike, climbing, skiing, hiking ... 🤙🏽

Location

Christchurch

Work experience

Co-Founder at Carespective, Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, As Co-Founder of this early stage startup, I have a diverse range of responsibilities. This draws on all my prior experiences. Strategy, culture, people experience, growth & business development, product & technology, barista, persistence, Dad jokes.

Digital & Technology Strategy Advisor / Consultant at Canterbury Museum, Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo, Ōtautahi Christchurch New Zealand, - In service of the people of Waitaha Canterbury, as we work to deliver a world-class facility for the taonga (treasures) we care for and a place to tell the stories of our region and the people who live here. - Supporting the Tumuaki | Director and Executive Leadership Team on Digital Innovation & Technology Strategy - This is a fractional advisory role, with numerous focus areas: resilient and performant systems, system integration, data architecture, cybersecurity, growing a high performing technology team, automation | workflow | efficiency & efficacy, product mindset & development, new/emerging technologies ... all in service of the long term evolution of the Museum and the New Visitor Experience programme of work.

Board Chair at Clothed in Love, Jul 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Health and well-being at Career Break, May 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Taking a long break to focus on my health, in a complete and carefully considered way. I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to do this, and am filled with gratitude for the amazing people I have met in my journey thus far 🙏🏽

CTO, R&D at Uncommon Purpose, Apr 2022 - May 2022 · 2 mos, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Traction on Demand was acquired by Salesforce, after which I was fortunate to join Uncommon Purpose in a technology executive role. Joined by numerous former Traction on Demand (and former Trineo) teammates, we set out to establish this exciting new organisation. Having struggled with my health, I chose to press pause and bring my full focus to healing up. A challenging and good decision.

Education

Masters, Computer Science, UNSW

Bachelor of Science, Zoology, UNSW